Enrollment
414
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 080228000046
Aspen Middle School — Aspen, CO
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspen Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Aspen Middle School reports 414 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 207 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta spends $43,632 per pupil district-wide, above the Colorado average of $20,949 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 89.1% from local sources (property taxes), 9.3% from the state, and 1.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aspen Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Colorado — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$43,632
per pupil, district-wide
— above Colorado avg of $20,949
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 207 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 414 Top 59% in Colorado — larger than 41% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080228000046
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 207:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta, which includes Aspen Middle School.
$43,632
Per student
+108%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
+124%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 89.1%
State 9.3%
Federal 1.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Aspen Middle School
How many students attend Aspen Middle School?
Aspen Middle School has 414 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in ASPEN, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 31% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Aspen Middle School is White at 80.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in ASPEN, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Middle School?
Aspen Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.